When temperatures plunge, a frozen car can feel less like an inconvenience and more like a mechanical emergency. Handled poorly, those first few minutes of winter driving can shorten engine life, ...

First, check to make sure the car's tailpipe isn’t blocked by snow or ice. You’ll be running the engine, so everything has to be clear. Start the engine and turn on the rear window defroster. Turn on ...

Digging your car out after a snowstorm can feel like a race against time, but experts say rushing, or using the wrong tools, can end up causing expensive damage to your vehicle.

On a bitter morning, the urge to crank the heater and let a frozen car idle for ages is strong, but that old habit can quietly chew through fuel, wear out parts, and still leave the windshield frosted ...

Failing to properly clear snow and ice from your vehicle creates hazardous driving conditions for yourself and others.

Add enough ice cubes to fill a large-ish metal ladle. Use the back of the ladle to skim across the top of the pot of stew, ...

Drivers can prevent car doors from freezing by coating the rubber seals with a glycerin-based moisturizer. Using a car cover is another effective way to protect doors and locks from freezing moisture.

Winter weather can increase the likelihood of multi-car accidents on busy roads and highways. Some collisions may not be avoidable, but drivers can take steps to reduce the damage to their vehicles by ...

WASHINGTON — It’s a morning habit many people have during the winter months: We grab our coffee, pull on a coat, start the car and let it idle while we finish getting ready. The goal is to warm up the ...

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) -Maintaining your car during cold temperatures is important, and experts say not paying attention to salt buildup can cause serious damage to vehicles. Salt is commonly used on ...